Swimming pool lighting involves different areas that need to be illuminated, whether it’s the pools themselves, the decks of the different pools, or sometimes the bleachers for public pools. For any type of aquatic project, Speqtris Sport will assist and advise you in order to find the best lighting solution !
Many sports facilities are still lit with older-generation metal halide floodlights. These fixtures consume a lot of energy and reach their maximum efficiency after a few minutes, which can make playing unpleasant or even impossible during this warm-up period.
With LED floodlights, the energy consumption is approximately half that of other lights, and their technology allows them to be effective from the moment they are switched on.
To learn everything about pool lighting, you can consult our sports lighting guide !
To properly illuminate your pool, you must follow the FINa’s guidelines in addition to the general lighting standard NF EN 12193. Compliance with these standards will ensure optimal visual comfort for both athletes and lifeguards.
We will adapt to your needs and desires while respecting the standards recommended by FINa, consulting with our specialized design office to offer you the best possible lighting solution based on the classification of your pool complex.
The Satis range of LED projectors is the one that best suits corrosive environments, such as swimming pools or skating rinks, due to its high resistance to humidity and in particular to saline or chlorinated environments.
As mentioned above, this floodlight is ideal for resisting humidity thanks to its special paint treatment. It is designed for harsh environments (salt and chlorine), making it the perfect partner for lighting your pool. Furthermore, it is IP65 certified (protection against moisture and dust) and IK10 (protection against impact), confirming its effectiveness in aquatic environments.
With power outputs ranging from 50 to 200W and a luminous efficacy of 150 lm/W, this range will illuminate the entire usable area and effectively replace any type of old floodlight.
To ensure even light distribution, different optics can be installed with several tilt options.
At Speqtris Sport, the lifespan of a Satis projector is calculated according to the L80 standard, or approximately 76,000 hours.
To maintain the efficiency of your projectors, we recommend cleaning them annually. In a location such as a swimming pool, humidity and possible water splashes can settle on the optics and create a slight accumulation of dust as it dries, which can partially obstruct the light output.
The French Swimming Federation does not standardize pool lighting, but it does recommend certain lighting levels depending on the intended use :
| Categories | Competition broadcast on television | Competition | Training |
| Recommended levels | ≈ 1 500 Lux | ≥ 600 Lux | ≥ 300 Lux |
These recommendations will allow for better visibility depending on the level practiced and its media issues in order to adapt the brightness to everyone’s needs and thus achieve energy savings.
Horizontal lighting uniformity factor:
The uniformity factor is not necessarily required for non-Olympic pools. For good uniformity, a uniformity factor ≥ 0.7 should be considered. It is important to ensure that the pool decks are also well lit.
The CCTP (Special Technical Specifications) is a necessary document for any public procurement contract. It helps determine the buyer’s needs. For swimming pool or aquatic center lighting, lighting recommendations are provided to ensure compliance for each pool to be lit.
According to the recommendations of the French Swimming Federation :
The uniformity factor is not necessarily required for non-Olympic pools. For good uniformity, a uniformity factor ≥ 0.7 should be used. It is important to ensure that the pool decks are also well lit.
According to the recommendations of the French Swimming Federation :
The uniformity factor is not necessarily required for non-Olympic pools. For good uniformity, a uniformity factor ≥ 0.7 should be used. It is important to ensure that the pool decks are also well lit.
| Size | Maximum | Minimum |
| Swimming Pool | 50 x 26m | 25 x 20m |
There are other dimensions for leisure pools with very specific shapes, specific to each aquatic infrastructure. To this end, we carry out studies allowing us to adapt to any type of pool and thus provide lighting with the most effective solution.
By adding a VariBOX to your spotlights, you can better manage your lighting and save energy !
Control your pool lighting according to your needs and desires with our VariPool, designed specifically for pool lighting management.
Common light levels
Recommended option for pool lighting control
VariPool – the VariBOX dedicated to pool lighting :
The VariPool will allow you to save energy, facilitate installation, and control your lighting while adapting to the lighting management needs of a pool.
On the VariPool, you’ll find buttons to turn the brightness level to the lowest or highest setting, as well as a manual dimmer that allows you to adjust the light output of the spotlight to suit your current needs, regardless of your pool.
With over 13 years of field experience and projects, we’ve designed a range of lighting layouts and installations for each sport using our sports guide.
This tool will allow you to quickly find the photometric studies corresponding to your project and define and recommend the appropriate equipment for the desired lighting result.
